Comparison

SimpleSped vs Plaid Dash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleSped

This app provides a clear and straightforward speedometer for your Apple Watch. It focuses solely on displaying your current speed in real-time, making it ideal for activities like cycling or driving without unnecessary complexity. The interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency, ensuring you can easily monitor your pace.

Highlights
  • Ultra-simple interface
  • Background speed tracking
  • Instant real-time speed readings
  • Battery efficient design
  • Works on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod
Features
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Thinking of speed tracking not as a sport, but still in need of a reliable speedometer? Here's SimpleSpeed – the most straightforward speed tracking app for Apple Watch. No complicated menus, no overwhelming features – just your current speed displayed clearly on your wrist. Perfect for cycling, walking, driving, or any activity where you want to monitor your pace without the complexity of fitness apps. A simple speed tracking App. Nothing else. Simple, easy to use, no distractions. Doesn't saves any data, and works even if you lower your wrist. Don't want to measure the speed anymore? Just close the app, and all tracking will be disabled. Key Features: Ultra-simple interface – Just your speed, nothing else Background tracking – Continues monitoring even when the screen is off Instant readings – Real-time speed updates in km/h Battery efficient – Optimized for all-day use SimpleSped: Because sometimes you just need to know how fast you're going.

About

Plaid Dash

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Give your drive a display of its own. Plaid Dash turns your iPhone or iPad into a clear GPS speed display, with four distinct themes: β€’ VECTOR β€” a quiet amber dial. Free to use. β€’ CYCLE β€” a cycling display with speed, altitude and direction of travel. Included in the paid theme pack. β€’ PLAID β€” a flowing starfield. Included in the paid theme pack. β€’ RACING β€” a red speed ring and a bold competition dial. Included in the paid theme pack. Preview all themes for free. A single, optional non-consumable purchase unlocks PLAID, RACING and CYCLE for driving and cycling. Existing pack owners receive CYCLE at no additional cost. MAKE IT YOURS Choose km/h or mph, switch between system, day, and night appearance, and try Mirror Display for windshield reflection on driving themes. CYCLE supports portrait and landscape mounting with a high-contrast daytime display and does not mirror its readings. Preview any theme before using it. Tap the screen to reveal controls, and let brightness follow your device or adjust it manually in Drive Mode. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No registration, ads, or subscriptions. Purchases are handled by Apple; Restore Purchases is available in the theme pack screen. GPS location is processed on your device, without saving or uploading location history. Your preferences stay on your device. Cockpit shows local time and date, plus an approximate elevation snapshot when location permission has already been granted. MOTION WHEN YOU WANT IT Turn off decorative motion in Settings. The PLAID starfield pauses when stationary or without a valid speed. Instrument accents follow speed changes. Decorative motion is disabled in Low Power Mode or under serious thermal pressure. BEFORE YOU DRIVE Mount your device securely and configure the display before setting off. GPS speed can lag or become unavailable with poor signal; Plaid Dash clears stale readings. It supplements your vehicle’s instruments and does not replace them. Windshield reflection quality depends on your device, glass, mounting position, and lighting. Requires iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later and a device capable of reliable GPS speed readings. Some iPad models do not have built-in GPS. No vehicle connection or Tesla account is needed; this version does not integrate with Tesla Fleet API and is not affiliated with Tesla.

Screenshots

SimpleSped4 screens
Plaid Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleSped at none against Plaid Dash's 1. SimpleSped also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Plaid Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plaid Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleSped asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleSped ships an update every 10 days, Plaid Dash every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
SimpleSped versus Plaid Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSpedPlaid Dash
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher Fuchs鹏 杨

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSped

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plaid Dash

One-time1
  • Atmosphere Theme Pack$2.99

Questions

Is SimpleSped free?
SimpleSped is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plaid Dash free?
Plaid Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleSped or Plaid Dash have ads?
Neither SimpleSped nor Plaid Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleSped or Plaid Dash?
SimpleSped ships an update every 10 days, and Plaid Dash every 3 days. Most recently, SimpleSped was updated on October 14, 2026 and Plaid Dash on October 9, 2026.

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